• 2years
• Male, Shaded Red Smooth Coat Miniature (6kg)
• Not Neutered

Adoption Fee £450

Buster is a cheeky chappy with a heart of gold, bursting with energy and always ready for a good cuddle at the end of the day. Despite a difficult start in life, where his needs were neglected and he was kept confined to a cage, he is now thoroughly enjoying the good life and showing just how much potential he has in the right home. Because he is still learning how to navigate the big wild world, he is looking for a patient, dedicated owner who is willing to go back to basics and help him build his confidence.

Having missed out on early socialization, Buster can understandably find the world a bit overwhelming at times. Like many dachshunds, when he feels unsure, he tends to voice his concerns with a lot of barking towards people and other dogs. He needs a prospective adopter who will be his biggest advocate, managing his environment to make him feel safe while gently guiding him through new experiences. He is already making huge strides in this area, even successfully joining his current owner on trips to local coffee shops.

Due to his history, Buster does display some resource guarding behaviours around food, which will need careful and consistent management in the home. He also struggles with being left alone, as he forms incredibly deep bonds with his favourite people. Teaching him that it is okay to be on his own will need to be a gradual process.

Buster is an incredibly sweet and loving boy who would thrive with a companion to lean on. We feel he would benefit greatly from sharing his home with a calm, confident, spayed female dog who can show him the ropes and help him realize the world isn’t so scary. With the right support, patience, and a lot of love, Buster will make a wonderfully loyal companion.

For more information, please email rosie@theredfoundation.org.uk

• Someone who is around most of the time
• Cannot live with children
• Could live with a spayed female pending successful meeting
• Cannot live with cats